Sony Unveils Excessive-Decision Compact Full-Body Mirrorless a7CR

Alongside the brand new a7C Mark II, Sony introduced one other full-frame physique that’s certain to generate much more buzz: the corporate’s first high-resolution digital camera in a compact physique, appropriately named the a7CR. And similar to the a7C II shares most of the specs of the a7 IV, the brand new a7CR takes its inspiration from the a7R V. Yup, we’re speaking about the identical 61MP backside-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor because the a7R V, however in a physique that takes up 50% much less area and weighs 30% much less. In reality, the a7CR weighs simply 18.2oz (515g) with the battery and reminiscence card put in.

In any other case, the a7CR is similar to the a7C II: The physique and controls are an identical (new entrance dial!), there’s the identical 2.36M-dot OLED EVF with 0.7x magnification and 3-inch touchscreen show, and there’s the identical devoted AI processing engine driving topic recognition, real-time monitoring, and Auto Framing for video. Whereas the autofocus system with 693 factors and 79% AF space protection is similar because the a7R V, the a7CR can’t match the 10fps burst taking pictures velocity of the a7R V (or the a7C II). The a7CR tops out at 8fps when utilizing the mechanical shutter and 7fps with the digital shutter, and the buffer is relatively tiny: simply 16 uncompressed or 36 compressed RAW recordsdata, in comparison with greater than 500 uncompressed RAWs of the a7R V.

Video-wise, the a7CR can be not fairly as spectacular because the a7R V—sorry, no 8K recording right here! Nevertheless, you do get the a7R V’s means to seize uncropped 4K/30p 10-bit 4:2:2 sub-sampled video in addition to 4K/60p by sub-sampling a cropped area of the sensor (approx. 1.2x based on Sony). Just like the a7C II, you possibly can shoot utilizing S-Log3 and S-Cinetone, and apply LUTs within the digital camera. Additionally just like the a7C II, the a7CR has a single UHS-II SD card slot and a USB-C port, and takes the high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery.

Obtainable from “Fall 2023” from retailers resembling Backscatter, the a7CR will retail for $3,000 physique solely.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

Sony Electronics Releases Two New Alpha 7C Collection Cameras

Together with the Alpha 7C R with 61MPi Excessive-Decision Sensor and the Alpha 7C II with the newest nonetheless picture and video efficiency

SAN DIEGO, CA. August 29, 2023 – At the moment, Sony Electronics broadcasts the discharge of two new additions to the Alpha 7C sequence of compact full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the Alpha 7C II (mannequin ILCE-7CM2) and Alpha 7C R (mannequin ILCE-7CR). The Alpha 7C II is supplied with a full-frame picture sensor with roughly 33.0 efficient megapixels and options the newest nonetheless picture and video features and efficiency in a compact and light-weight design (roughly 4.88 in vast x 2.8 in excessive x 2.5 in deep and weighs roughly 18.1 oz.) It’s the second-generation model of the Alpha7 C, which is widely known for its mixture of efficiency and options in a compact dimension, excellent for a variety of taking pictures situations resembling journey and road images.

The Alpha 7C R is a brand new compact full-frame interchangeable lens digital camera, boasting the high-resolution and wealthy gradation efficiency of a full-size picture sensor with roughly 61.0 efficient megapixels, the identical sensor discovered within the Alpha 7R V, right into a compact and light-weight physique (related dimension and weight because the Alpha 7C IIii , roughly 18.2 oz). Along with day by day snapshots, it simply realizes high-quality picture seize in all kinds of settings, resembling portrait, wildlife, and panorama images, assembly the expectations of inventive work with mobility.

Each fashions are geared up with the identical AI-processing unit and BIONZ XR® processors present in Sony’s latest interchangeable lens cameras such because the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 6700. Actual-time Recognition AF acknowledges all kinds of topics with excessive accuracy, and 5-axis in-body mage stabilization offers a 7.0 stepiv taking pictures benefit when capturing stills. When it comes to video efficiency, each fashions help high-quality 4:2:2 10-bit video recording as much as 4K60piii, and each fashions help Sony’s acclaimed S- CinetoneTM coloration science for wealthy cinematic video. As well as, they’ve Energetic Mode in-body picture stabilization, AI-based auto-framing, digital-audio interface help, and different options that help high- high quality video taking pictures.

“At Sony, we’re dedicated to repeatedly elevating the bar and elevating requirements for content material creators. With the introduction of the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R fashions, we’re providing an progressive answer that serves creators in each images and videography. This recent addition to their toolkit ensures top-tier imagery and visible efficiency throughout our state-of-the-art imaging units. By fusing superior expertise with user-friendly design, we’re empowering content material creators to appreciate their inventive imaginative and prescient like by no means earlier than,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Options, Sony Electronics.

Because the demand for sending and sharing captured content material on social media networks has elevated, extra creators are in search of a mix of compact dimension and excessive imaging efficiency in mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. With the introduction of the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R, which obtain excessive mobility and high-quality picture expression in a compact dimension, Sony responds to the big selection of picture expressions sought by creators.

 

Principal Options of the Alpha 7C II

• Geared up with a full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with roughly 33.0 efficient megapixels and the newest BIONZ XR® picture processing engine to realize excessive imaging efficiency. For capturing both nonetheless pictures or motion pictures, customers can simply take pleasure in high-quality picture seize in a variety of scenes resembling journey and day by day snapshots.
• In comparison with the Alpha 7 IV which is roughly 5.1 inches x 3.8 inches x 3.2 inches and weighs roughly 1.54 lbs, the Alpha 7C II is roughly 22% lighter and has roughly 45% much less quantity.
• The usual ISO sensitivities vary from 100 to 51200 for each nonetheless pictures and films (expanded ISO 50 to 204800 for nonetheless pictures), enabling high-sensitivity, noise-free taking pictures.

Principal Options of the Alpha 7C R

• Geared up with a full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with roughly 61.0 efficient megapixels and the newest BIONZ XR® picture processing engine to realize high-resolution and high-definition imaging efficiency.
• In comparison with the Alpha 7R V which is roughly 5.25 inches x 3.875 inches x 3.25 inches and weighs roughly 1.6 lbs, the Alpha 7C R is roughly 29% lighter and has roughly 53% much less quantity.
• The usual ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 32000 for each nonetheless pictures and films (expanded ISO 50 to 102400 for nonetheless pictures).
• As well as, with 7.0-stepiv optical 5-axis in-body picture stabilization, even slight blurring on the 1- pixel stage is detected and corrected.
• Geared up with Pixel Shift Multi Taking pictures that takes a number of pictures and combines them on a PC to create an ultra-high decision picture.
• By combining with the grip extension GP-X2 included with the Alpha 7C Rv, you possibly can shoot comfortably with a steady maintain even when taking pictures for lengthy durations of time or utilizing a telephoto lens.

Widespread Options of the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R

1. Compact dimension and excessive mobility
   
   Each fashions are straightforward to deal with and simple to hold. Compact dimension (each fashions are roughly 4.88 in vast x 2.8 in excessive x 2.5 in deep) and weighi roughly 18.1 ozfor the Alpha 7C II and roughly 18.2 ozfor the Alpha 7C R. When mixed with the wide-angle zoom lens, FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II, introduced at present, it achieves the wonderful picture expression and high-speed AF which can be distinctive to the G MasterTM sequence, with the brightness of F2.8 at full zoom vary. The consumer can select their favourite lens from Sony’s intensive E-mount sequence of greater than 70 lenses and luxuriate in a wide range of picture expressions in each nonetheless pictures and films.
   
    
2. AF efficiency with improved topic recognition efficiency due to the built-in AI processing unit
   
   Geared up with the identical AI-processing unit because the Alpha 7R V, which acknowledges topics with excessive accuracy with Actual-time Recognition AF. For instance, when taking an image of an individual, even when the topic strikes an advanced pose or their face is hidden, human-pose estimation expertise can be utilized to seize and observe the topic with excessive accuracy. Along with the prevailing monitoring capabilities for folks and animals already discovered within the Alpha 7C sequence, it’s now attainable to acknowledge birds, bugs, automobiles, trains, and airplanes as topics within the new fashions.
   
    
3. Superior video efficiency
   
   The Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R condense high-resolution and detailed video knowledge equal to 7K and 6K, respectively, and may output high-quality 4K video. Geared up with S-Log3, which helps a large latitude of 14+ stopsvi, it renders wealthy gradation with little overexposure and underexposure even in scenes with distinction. Additionally, in Log taking pictures mode, the LUT imported by the consumer could be displayed on the digital camera monitor picture, permitting the consumer to shoot whereas checking the completed picture in post-production. As well as, it’s geared up with S-CinetoneTM, a novel Sony function which may create a cinematic look straight out of the digital camera with out post-processing. Primarily based on Sony’s Cinema Line expertise, S-Cinetone delivers pure mid-tones which can be important to healthy-looking pores and skin coloration and ship cinematic high quality. It additionally options Inventive Look, which lets you simply change the feel and appear of video and nonetheless pictures.
   
    
4. Operability and connectivity
   
   Geared up with a touch-operable vari-angle LCD monitor, intuitive operation with the newest contact menu helps snug taking pictures. Along with the brand new entrance dial that permits the consumer to assign their favourite features, the nonetheless picture/film/S&Q change dial, and an XGA high-resolution viewfinder, and so forth., the digital camera is straightforward to make use of. The digital camera is supplied with a 7.0-stepiv optical 5-axis in-body picture stabilization to help steady digital camera work. When it comes to connectivity, the digital camera is suitable with the smartphone utility Creators’ Appvii that uploads movies and nonetheless pictures taken with the digital camera to a cloud service, whereas permitting distant digital camera operation and picture switch from the digital camera to cell units. By the tip of September 2023, Sony plans to help a brand new model of the software program growth package Digicam Distant SDK that permits distant operation and settings changes.
   
    
5. Designed with environmentally pleasant rules in thoughts
   
   Over the previous 11 years, Sony has changed roughly 395 tonsviii of virgin plastic with recycled plastic in digital cameras and digital video cameras. Recycled supplies, together with SORPLASTMix, are used for the digital camera physique, lowering environmental affect with out sacrificing performance. Along with being geared up with Sony’s Display Reader functionx that reads menus and video playback screens aloud to help operations, a brand new menu Enlarge Show operate has been added to help the inventive actions of a wide range of creators.

Pricing and Availability

The brand new Alpha 7C II will likely be out there in Fall 2023 at a wide range of Sony’s licensed sellers: Digicam solely: MSRP $2199.99 USD, $2999.99 CAN, Digicam w/ 28-60mm lens: MSRP $2499.99 USD, $3399.99 CAN

The brand new Alpha 7C R will likely be out there in Fall 2023 at a wide range of Sony’s licensed sellers: Digicam solely: MSRP $2999.99 USD, $4099.99 CAN

The brand new GP-X2 extension will likely be out there in Fall 2023 at a wide range of Sony’s licensed sellers for MRSP $159.99 USD, $214.99 CAN.